TORJESEN, Erik

Published 4:00 am, Thursday, March 29, 2001

TORJESEN, Erik -- It is with deep sorrow that we report the passing of Erik Torjesen. Erik was diagnosed with cancer last April and his yearlong fight with the disease has come to an end, he was 34. Erik was a prominent member of the Bay Area music community and was the lead guitar player for Starship featuring Mickey Thomas from 1996 – 2000. Erik is survived by his mother and father, Arline and Victor. Friends and acquaintances wishing to meet are encouraged to attend a memorial gathering for Erik scheduled for Tuesday, April 3rd at 3:00pm at the Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market St., San Francisco, 415-431-7578. A fund has been established to help his family with the costs of his treatment. Contributions may be sent to: Erik Torjesen Memorial Fund, 767 Corbett Ave. #2, San Francisco, CA 94131